How To Test Your Pfd Using The Automatic Inflator; How To Test Your Pfd Using The Manual Inflator - Mustang Survival ELITE Mode D'emploi

HoW To TeST YoUR PFD USINg THe aUToMaTIC INFlaToR

1. To test your inflatable PFD using automatic inflation, you will need
your fully armed PFD, and the re-arming kit (Ma5183) approved
for your PFD.
2. Put on your PFD.
3. get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface. once the inflator is under water your
PFD should automatically fully inflate within 10 seconds.
4. See if your PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of
vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is
well above the water's surface. Note the effect of where you hold
your legs on how you float.
5. get out of the water and remove your PFD. Deflate the PFD using
the oral inflator (see "Deflating your PFD" on page 6).
6. let your PFD dry thoroughly, Re-arm (page 7), and Repack
(page 10) your PFD.

HoW To TeST YoUR PFD USINg THe MaNUal INFlaToR

1. To test your inflatable PFD using manual inflation, you will need
your fully armed PFD, and the re-arming kit (Ma5183) approved
for your PFD.
2. Put on your PFD.
3. actuate the inflation system by jerking firmly on the pull handle.
Your PFD should fully inflate within 5 seconds.
4. get into shallow water, just deep enough that you can stand with
your head above the surface.
5. See if your PFD will float you on your back or just slightly back of
vertical. In a relaxed floating position, verify that your mouth is
well above the water's surface. Note the effect of where you hold
your legs on how you float.
6. get out of the water and remove your PFD. Completely deflate
the PFD using the oral inflator (see "orally inflating your PFD" on
page 5).
7. let the PFD dry thoroughly, Re-arm (page 7), and Repack
(page 10) the PFD.
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